Controls Engineer at Allegiant International

Allegiant International taps into the world’s best talent to custom design solutions for its clients. We challenge traditional industry business models, bringing you the level of talent you need, when you need it, where you need it, how you need it; at a fraction of the cost. 

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Controls Engineer 

Location: Kano
Duration: 52 Weeks 

Job Description

• This position is for a Controls Engineer at the Fairfax Assembly & Stamping Plant in Kansas City, KS.
• Candidates must be capable of performing in a highly technical Global Controls environment and assignments may include working in Plant Engineering, Body Shop, Paint Shop, or General Assembly depending upon individual strengths and capabilities.
• Must be able to work any shift.

Responsibilities 
Of This Position Include Technical Support Activities Such As:

• Controls modifications and continuous improvement (TIPS)
• Process Controls Management (i.e. Paint, Sealer, error proofing)
• Production Guidance (technical troubleshooting and direction)
• Planning Activities
• Launch Activities
• Maintenance Supervision (directing of hourly trades to perform work as necessary)

Basic Required:

• High level of analytical ability and creativity where problems are unusual and difficult
• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others
• Strong work ethic (self-starter, responsible, follow through on assignments)
• Appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to work effectively with business partners to meet mutual goals required
• Understanding of manufacturing and tooling processes required
• Comfortable with technology tools (PCs, Microsoft Office)
• Flexibility (work hours, rotating shifts, moving quickly from one assignment to another as priorities change)

Basic Preferred:

• PLC-based automation control systems, particularly Rockwell/AB PLCs
• Robot automation, particularly Fanuc
• Vision Systems
• Automated welding and adhesive/sealing dispense
• Machine control HMI's/ user interface
• Drives / Motion control
• Conveyance technologies
• Industrial networking
• Autocad
• MS Office proficiency
• Fanuc Robotics (P500, S500, P200, etc…)
• Vision Systems (ISRA, DVT)
• Dispense Tool/Paint Tool Programming/Weld Spot Tool
• SCA Schucker Sealer Systems
• Behr/Duhr Bell Spray Applications
• Laser Welding Applications
• Weld Controls (Medar, WTC, SQ D)
• Global Error Proofing (GEP)
• Siemens HMI's
• Wireless Applications (RF Tags, EPS)
• UD & C /MASS
• Drives (MoviMot, AB Powerflex, AB Multi Versions)
• PFS Applications (Cimplicity, PM & C, AMTK, PR & T)
• Knowledge of computer software as it pertains to engineering preferred
• Master’s degree in Engineering preferred

Education

• Bachelor's degree with a major in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.